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A Model for Absorption-Modified Multiplication Effects in the Assay of HEU Plates in a Random Driver
Type:JNMM
Volume:8
Issue:3
Author(s):George H. Winslow, Frank O. Bellinger
Abstract:A model has been developed which describes the enhancement of the response over the sum of the responses of individual highly enriched…
A New Instrument for the Confirmation of Declared Power Histories of Central Station Nuclear Power Plants
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):E.J. Dowdy, A.A. Robba, R.D. Hastings, S.W. France
Abstract:An operationally simple, portable, microprocessorbased, unattended reactor power monitor was developed for International Atomic Energy…
A Non-Ideal Use of a Segmented Gamma-Ray Scanner
Type:JNMM
Volume:8
Issue:1
Author(s):George H. Winslow, Frank O. Bellinger, Jerry F. Staroba, Lonnie Edwards
Abstract:A segmented gamma-ray scanner has been found to be usable for a type of a sample totally at variance with that for which it was designed…
A NONDESTRUCTIVE ASSAY SYSTEM FOR USE IN DECOMMISSIONING A PLUTONIUM-HANDLING FACILITY
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Frank O. Bellinger, R. B. Perry, C.T. Roche, J.J. Vronich
Abstract:Argonne National Laboratory is decommissioning a facility used to fabricate reactor fuel elements. The equipment is contaminated with alpha…
A Personnel Portal for International Research Facilities Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Dennis L. Mangan
Abstract:The design of a portal developed as part of an advanced international containment and surveillance system concept for fast critical…
A PROGRESS REPORT ON INSTALLING DYMCAS IN THE OAK RIDGE Y-12 PLANT
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W.T. Mee
Abstract:A material control and accountability system to assist in detecting diversion of special nuclear materials (SNM) was being considered by…
A STATISTICAL APPROACH TO SIMULTANEOUS TESTS FOR BOTH SHORT TERM & LONG TERM MATERIAL LOSSESU)
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):R.J. Brouns, J.A. Merrill
Abstract:The current method of testing the inventory difference (ID) for each material balance period is not a very powerful procedure for detecting…
A Survey of Special Nuclear Material Vehicle Monitors for Domestic and International Safeguards
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Henry F. Atwater, P.E. Fehlau, E.R. Shunk, J.T. Caldwell
Abstract:Special nuclear materials vehicle monitors, including gateside vehicle monitors, hand-held personnel-vehicle monitors, and a new tunnel…
Activated Denial Systems for Safeguards Application
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):John W. Kane
Abstract:Activated denial concepts are being developed and systems tested that can, on command, thwart or delay an adversary from accomplishing an…
ACTIVITIES OF THE ESARDA WORKING GROUPS AND THEIR RESULTS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):M. Cuypers
Abstract:The objectives, activities and results of the ESARDA working groups are illustrated. Several working groups are oriented towards the…
AN EXPERIMENTAL COMPUTERIZED ALARM DISPLAY SYSTEM
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Richard F. Davis
Abstract:Computer-based systems are being used in an increasing number of nuclear materials management and safeguards applications. The goal of the…
AN INSTRUMENT FOR DETERMINING THE TRANSURANIC ELEMENT CONTENT OF CHOPPED LEACHED FUEL HULLS AND OTHER MATERIALS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Donald P. Brown, Ned Wogman, R.L. Brodzinski
Abstract:An instrument has been designed, constructed, and evaluated for the identification and quantitative determination of transuranic elements…
An Introduction to the Structure of Safeguards Under the US/IAEA Agreement
Type:JNMM
Volume:8
Issue:1
Author(s):Alan M. Bieber, S.C. Suda
Abstract:Pending Senate approval, nuclear facilities throughout the United States will begin to implement International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA…
Analysis of MUF Data Using ARIMA Model
Type:JNMM
Volume:7
Issue:4
Author(s):Darryl J. Downing, David H. Pike, G. W. Morrison
Abstract:Th& analysis of MUF has taken several steps from the pioneering work of Jaech[l] who introduced several statistical methods to…
Analytical Chemistry and Nuclear Safeguards in Reprocessing of Thorium-Based Fuels
Type:JNMM
Volume:8
Issue:1
Author(s):E. Arnold Hakkila
Abstract:Nuclear safeguards has become increasingly important for the public acceptance of nuclear energy. Effective safeguards are as necessary…
ANTI-NUCLEAR DEMONSTRATION - SECURITY PLANNING
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Mr. George W. Woessner
Abstract:Company officials should meet to determine policy considerations such as: Should news media, observers, and/or legal representatives be…
APPLICATION OF SAFE TO AN OPERATING REACTOR1
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):L.D. Chapman
Abstract:A method for the evaluation of physical protection systems at nuclear facilities has been developed. The evaluation process consists of…
APPLICATIONS OF A MATERIAL ACCOUNTING MODEL
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):F. Wimpey, M. Messinger
Abstract:A material accounting model has been developed. This paper describes applications of that model to NRC licensed operating facilities. The…
APPLYING NEW SAFEGUARDS TECHNOLOGY TO EXISTING NUCLEAR FACILITIES
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):W.J. Harris, E.P. Wagner
Abstract:The application and operation of safeguards instrumentation in a facility containing special nuclear material is most successful when the…
ASPECTS OF ACCOUNTABILITY OF NUCLEAR FUEL AT NUCLEAR GENERATING STATIONS
Type:Annual Meeting Proceedings
Author(s):Edgar T. Wein
Abstract:The electric utility industry is a primary user of nuclear materials in the form of fabricated nuclear fuel assemblies specifically…